“Many people felt the same way, basically they don’t care about us. Something happens to them, it’s a big deal. The wheels of the world stop. Something happens to us, it’s just kinda like, you people better deal with it. You people did it to yourself,” Crawford said.
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The image, which has spread on Facebook, Twitter and other social media, was created by Jamarhl Crawford, a writer and graphic artist who is running a write-in campaign for Mr. Jackson’s council seat and who convened a rally at City Hall last month to mark 100 shootings since the marathon.
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“I do not expect your support just because you know me, I want to engage you and I hope to EARN your support based on the merits of my ideas and track record of service.”
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“My story is one of redemption and one of the people,” said Crawford. “I’m no stranger to this city, its judicial system, or my community.”